Convicted California murderer dies in Vacaville prison

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A man convicted for a San Bernadino County murder died in prison on Monday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. John Thomson was pronounced dead by medical staff at California Medical Facility at 5:52 p.m.Thomson was discovered unresponsive in his cell in the CMF hospice unit, according to CDCR.Thomson was sentenced to death by San Bernadino County in 2014. He was convicted of first-degree murder with an enhancement for personal use of a dangerous or deadly weapon. He was also sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for carjacking and attempted carjacking.Multiple reports from San Bernadino County outlets in 2014 said Thomson was convicted for the 2006 deadly stabbing of Charles Hedlund in the Cajon Pass. Hedlund had reportedly stopped to help Thomson with his disabled vehicle on the side of a road.Thomson was also linked to two other deaths, according to the reports, with the prosecution referring to him as a serial killer.The Solano County Coroner’s Office will determine Thomson’s official cause of death.

A man convicted for a San Bernadino County murder died in prison on Monday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

John Thomson was pronounced dead by medical staff at California Medical Facility at 5:52 p.m.

Thomson was discovered unresponsive in his cell in the CMF hospice unit, according to CDCR.

Thomson was sentenced to death by San Bernadino County in 2014. He was convicted of first-degree murder with an enhancement for personal use of a dangerous or deadly weapon. He was also sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for carjacking and attempted carjacking.

Multiple reports from San Bernadino County outlets in 2014 said Thomson was convicted for the 2006 deadly stabbing of Charles Hedlund in the Cajon Pass. Hedlund had reportedly stopped to help Thomson with his disabled vehicle on the side of a road.

Thomson was also linked to two other deaths, according to the reports, with the prosecution referring to him as a serial killer.

The Solano County Coroner’s Office will determine Thomson’s official cause of death.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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